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-sb
Two questions for fellow CR-V owners and shoppers:
1.) For those who have, or are considering, the LX model ... how have you decided whether to go for the 2WD or the 4WD? Is the 4WD worth the slight drop in gas efficiency (e.g., in places that don't normally have harsh winters)?
2.) Has anyone seen a 2005 CR-V in the Silver Moss or Redona Red Pearl colors? Neither have shown up at our local dealerships, and I was hoping to see examples before putting in my online price quote request. But now, I just need to move forward, so I need to pick one to quote.
I was leaning toward red if it's a darker shade (vs. fire engine red), but the medium gray could be pretty too. I keep hoping they're holding up deliveries to patch for the potential fire issue, but that's probably too presumptuous. It's probably just a slow initial roll-out of 2005 CR-Vs to the local dealerships. So I'm just going to get bids for a CR-V and an Outback, and make my decision once I have the quotes back.
Thanks for any and all input on #1 and #2 above.
-sb
The Speedo will read high and so will the odometer.
Probably not enough to matter, though.
-juice
I've seen hail damage to the roof of a car, but I've never seen it damage the sunroof.. If it hails hard enough to damage the sunroof, the whole roof of the car will likely be trashed.
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-juice
Probably not enough to matter, though."
what if you are paid by the mile?
Just kidding. Stay within 3% of the stock size, which that tire size does by the way.
-juice
FYI
Not sure about the PS fluid.
-juice
Be sure to ask him HOW exactly he plans to do brakes fluid flush.
Recently they "flash" brakes fluid in my Volvo S70 GLT (as a scheduled service ). I learned that they actually only sucked the fluid from the expansion tank and refilled it with new fluid but did not bleed the brakes lines. What a shame!
I hope that, by charging you $170.00, they would bleed the brakes lines also.
Now, the 2005 EX has the steering-wheel mounted audio controls--but the LX does not. My wife is buying a 2005 LX. So my question...
Is the 2005 LX pre-wired for the steering wheel controls, but just no controls actually there? If so, will this be possible to DIY (assuming I buy the controls and the wiring harness), like the remote key was on my 04?
Thanks!
Have use them on my 2005 CRV. They are regular Honda Parts. They are Shipped from California.
EKANE
I am running the stock alloys with Yoko Avid S/T 215/65/15. These are slightly wider and lower than the factory size. Tracks straight, mpg is same as stock Duelers. Decent wear. Looks like I'll get about 45,000 miles on the set.
Honda shop manual for my 2001 Civic only says to replace fuel filter if fuel pressure drops below a certain value. Thought 02 and later CR-Vs might be similar to 01 and later Civics because they all have fuel filter embedded in fuel tank. Is this a fundamental change in maintenance philosophy?
BTW, posted same question in "care & maintenance" topic on Civic board. No much heard yet. Thought this board might have different folks participating.
As for the PS situ: reams of opins on car boards and the net. Consensus seems to lean toward changing it every 2-3 yrs, If you are keeping the car. Some do the easy DIY turkey baster approach over a few days, (allows the ol'suff to recirc back to the resevoir.) And, most rec'd the new synthetic based PS fluids. If yours isn't dark ruby red and clear, it probably wouldn't hurt as some of the passeges in the PS pump are tiny.
Not sure the local Honda Stlr would be my pick for either; mine has "finally progressed" to semi-syn oil, lol! And, their "techs" are pretty low-tech,imo.
BR,David
After 12Kmiles convinced tire dealer to let me have a set of Yokoham Touring. The reader response that I researched show users of these tires to be happy.
These tires are great. Reduced noise appreciably and I can actually enjoy the radio without concern for my long term hearing.
My nickles worth on the great tire debate. I too suffered with the Duelers and road noise. At 29K they were close enough to replace. Went with BFG Aqua's... WAYYYYYYYYYY quieter...will never be confused with my Olds Intrigue with the same tires... but better. Handling was greatly improved.
I am new to cruising the CR-V board. I am the current owner of a Subaru Outback Limited (4 cylinder). I purchased the car about 2 years ago and have been relatively happy with the car, aside from a few quirky problems (brake rotors, electric locking switch that now needs its second replacement). During my initial purchasing decision, I was interested in the CR-V but really wanted leather. Now that the Special Edition is available, I will look again.
I have friends that swear by the reliability of the CR-V and as a Consumer Reports buff, know all there is to know as well
My one question, and I am sure others have asked:
I drive around 36,000 mi/year and want to make sure the AWD system is solid. How is it compared to the Subaru; even if they are not identical systems? I live in the seacoast of NH and tend to deal with snow, sleet and ice.
Thanks!
It should be reliable, though. You won't see many complaints about problems with RT4WD.
-juice
The system is solid. Though, doing that many miles each year means you'll probably want to have the diff fluid replaced every year.
With the addition of traction control and stability control to the 2005 CR-V, its performance should change from adequate to pretty durn good. Though snow tires are always a good idea.
My concern for you would be noise. Doing that many miles each year means a lot of time spent in the car. CR-Vs are a bit noisey at highway speeds.
I bet that system trickles down into other Hondas in time.
-juice
VTM-4, however, may make it to the lower half of the Honda line. The Pilot already has it. The Ody would be the next likely candidate, but we might see it in the next gen CR-V.
I have read in Consumer Reports and other magazines that the CR-V can be quite loud. I am hoping to test drive one this weekend to find out how it does on my highway commute.
Then new RL looks very nice. It is rather steep for how many miles I pack on cars/ year.
The rear wheels only get electric propulsion. So no driveshaft to the rear, I believe it doesn't even get a rear differential, either.
100 decibles of Lenny Kravitz can fix the road noise problem. :-)
-juice
I would rec'd also driving a Used CR-V to get a feel for hwy speed noise; a brand new car w/5 miles on the tires sounds considerably quieter than it will a year later w/several thou miles on the tires. Most tires get considerably more noisy as the tread wears. It, the CR-V, is droningly loud,imo, on hwy runs at hwy speeds, prob. due to slight insulation, huge wheel wells,etc.
Jes' a suggestion.
GL,md
I bet this is the trend for the future. We'll see more and more rear axles powered only by electric motors.
-juice
Do you have the air selector dialed to feet only? Mine blows out fairly strong... much less so, if I run on the feet/defroster setting.
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http://www.hondanews.com/CatID2037?view=p&page=1
I think that's really nice!
Can we get that color in Canada?
http://www.honda.ca/Honda/BuildYourHonda/Step1.asp?L=E&Modeln- ame=CR-V&yr=2005
Thanks.
Good luck!